Department Faculty of Engineering - Dean Administration
Hours per week -
Posted date August 11, 2025
Closing date September 22, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded

DESCRIPTION

This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement before considering external candidates for positions with a term 8 months or longer. Please login to verify your internal candidate status.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, and the salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement.
Location - This role is in-person at North Campus, Edmonton.

WORKING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
If you are passionate about teaching, the Faculty of Engineering offers state-of-the-art research and instructional labs as well as a team of professors, instructors, and staff who value an exceptional student experience. Student education and well-being are at the core of what we do. As we look to continually improve the Faculty of Engineering, we are seeking a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor. If you wish to focus your career on student learning and well-being, please apply!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Office of the Dean in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta invites applications for a full-time Academic Teaching Staff (ATS) member at the rank of Assistant Lecturer. Experiential Learning, an emerging focus for the Faculty of Engineering, includes four sub-categories: Land-based, Research-based, Innovative & Strategic, and Work-Integrated learning. These initiatives empower students to develop into well-rounded engineers—mind, body, and spirit—ensuring they graduate with not only future-ready skills but also to make a meaningful impact within communities. Experiential learning is a crucial part of engineering education, and students in the Faculty have access to a wide range of opportunities through the support of student organizations, faculty members, staff, industry and community partners.
The successful candidate will contribute to the Faculty of Engineering by providing instruction to undergraduate and graduate students, participating in curriculum development, and engaging in Faculty and community service. This role involves teaching credit courses, mentoring students in engineering design, and demonstrating how engineering work can support underserved communities.
The successful candidate will have an anticipated term of JANUARY 1, 2026 to JUNE 30, 2028.

ACADEMIC AND/OR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and PhD in Engineering or a closely related field
• Must be licensed or be eligible to be licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the Province of Alberta
• Experience teaching for-credit design courses at post-secondary institutions, such as engineering design, design thinking, and universal design
• Experience with Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) in post-secondary institutions
• Knowledge of pedagogy and curriculum design, including experience with course or program development
• Experience teaching design, capstone projects, experiential and community-based courses
• Experience with course delivery to undergraduate students in a variety of modalities, including and not limited to in-person, online, synchronous, asynchronous, experiential learning, community-based, and traditional or flipped classrooms
• Experience leading experiential and community-based learning programs in engineering at post-secondary institutions, including and not limited to collaborating with professionals on grants and industry partnerships/ sponsorships, program coordination, and delivery
• Ability to use Universal Design for Learning principles to make informed and equitable choices to remove barriers and enable equitable learning for students
• Demonstrated evidence of teaching, leadership, and communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge in developing student engagement and assessment strategies
• Experience in the application of equity, diversity, and inclusivity to learning and educational contexts
• Knowledge of and experience with Indigenous ways of knowing, decolonization, Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action in adult learning and/or post-secondary programs
• Critical thinking and organizational ability
• Facilitation, negotiation and problem-solving skills as well as an ability to handle challenging situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt and collaborate with colleagues
• Technically proficient in the computer environment and has a working knowledge of various applications to deliver teaching materials

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please submit all the following documents together in one single PDF document:

• A cover letter that includes how you will contribute to the Faculty’s core value of an exceptional student experience
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• 2-page maximum teaching philosophy and experience (e.g. related training, recent courses instructed), including a statement on your philosophy and experience with universal design for learning, equity, and inclusion in teaching.
• Additional attachments of up to 3 recent course evaluations and up to 2 sample course outlines for courses you delivered.